Latest Tax Implications News

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) shares have been suspended following Federal Court approval of a scheme exchanging all shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX). This marks a significant structural shift for PAI investors.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a superior all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, valuing PointsBet shares between $1.22 and $1.29 each and aiming to create Australia’s fourth largest online wagering operator. The deal promises substantial cost synergies and strategic growth opportunities.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its forthcoming dividend payable to ASX-listed CDIs, setting the Australian dollar payout at 9.24 cents per CDI. This adjustment reflects the latest USD to AUD exchange rate and carries important tax implications for investors.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a total dividend of NZD 0.2529 per share for the six months ending June 2025, including an ordinary and supplementary dividend, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

The A2 Milk Company has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of NZD 0.115 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in October with flexible currency options for shareholders.

Cochlear Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.15 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in October with multi-currency options for shareholders.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.19 per share for the six months ending June 2025, offering investors a partially franked payout with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has announced a special dividend of AUD 0.1992 per share, pending court approval and final confirmation post-scheme valuation. The payment is scheduled for September 2025 with a significant franked component.

Platinum Asia Investments has released detailed examples illustrating how its upcoming special dividend and share-for-unit exchange will be calculated as part of a major restructure scheduled for late August.

GTN Limited has finalised a $43.85 million capital return, distributing $0.23 per share to shareholders. The company awaits an Australian Tax Office ruling to clarify tax implications for investors.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement proposing acquisition by Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing Peak at approximately A$158 million and offering a substantial premium over recent trading prices.

CAR Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.415 per share for the six months ending June 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.